Question 1088332
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Let x be the side length of the smaller square, in centimeters.

Then the length of the larger square is (x+8) cm.


The perimeter of the small square is 4x centimeters.

The perimeter of the larger square is 4(x+8) cm.


 We are given the sum of the perimeters:

4x + 4(x+8) = 128   cm.


Simplify and solve for x:

4x + 4x + 32 = 128  ====>  8x = 128 - 32  ====>  8x = 96  ====>  x = {{{96/8}}} = 12.


<U>Answer</U>.  The side length of the smaller square is 12 cm.

         The side length of the larger square is 12+8 = 20 cm.
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